Wat Maha Leap

Temple
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Wat Maha Leap essentials

Country: Cambodia
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Riels (៛)
Language: Khmer
Emergency: 117

Wat Maha Leap at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Wat Maha Leap

Wat Maha Leap is most pleasant to visit in the cool, dry months (November-February) when humidity and rain are at their lowest.

Dry/cool season (best for sightseeing)
November-February · ~22-32°C
Lower humidity and milder temperatures make exploring the wat and surrounding areas more comfortable.
Wet season (greener, fewer visitors)
May-October · ~24-31°C
Frequent rains bring lush vegetation but can make access over unpaved paths muddy.

History & Culture of Wat Maha Leap

Wat Maha Leap is one of the few Buddhist temples in Cambodia built entirely of wood. Most such temples that survived into the 20th century were destroyed by the Khmer Rouge, but Wat Maha Leap was spared because it was pressed into service as a hospital. Held in high regard by the local community, it has since undergone restoration of its gilded wooden beams and its murals depicting the life of the Buddha.

Weather & Climate near Wat Maha Leap

Climate

Wat Maha Leap's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1543 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 73 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 21° - 30° 26° 4 mm partly cloudy 56% 1.4 m/s 1.9 very high 11.4h
February Ideal 22° - 31° 27° 7 mm some cloud 50% 1.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.7h
March Excellent 25° - 33° 30° 32 mm partly cloudy 53% 1.7 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.0h
April Good 25° - 34° 32° 78 mm partly cloudy 60% 1.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.3h
May Acceptable 25° - 33° 33° 200 mm overcast 74% 1.2 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.5h
June Acceptable 25° - 32° 33° 198 mm overcast 81% 1.7 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.7h
July Acceptable 24° - 31° 32° 204 mm overcast 83% 1.5 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.6h
August Acceptable 24° - 31° 32° 219 mm overcast 84% 1.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.4h
September Acceptable 24° - 31° 32° 263 mm overcast 86% 1.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.1h
October Good 24° - 30° 31° 229 mm overcast 85% 1.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.8h
November Very Good 23° - 30° 27° 91 mm partly cloudy 79% 1.6 m/s 1.9 very high 11.5h
December Excellent 22° - 29° 25° 18 mm partly cloudy 67% 1.8 m/s 1.8 very high 11.3h